Sylvester Covin-2-25-2023

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Sylvester Covin

January 16, 1963
~February 18, 2023

OBITUARY

SERVICE DETAILS

VISITATION- Saturday 2-25-2023
Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
243 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
10:00 AM-12:00 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE - Saturday 2-25-2023
Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
243 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
12:00 PM
Link to view virtually: https://vimeo.com/event/2916243

INTERMENT  
White Ridge Cemetery
246 Wall St.
Eatontown, NJ 07724

Sylvester Covin, 60, of Ocean Township, NJ, passed away on February 18, 2023. He was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ, and resided in Ocean Township over the last few years.

Sylvester matriculated through the Long Branch School system and was a star who set his path early in life as an actor.

While at Long Branch High School, he was groomed under the tutelage of Mr. Vincent J. Borelli, an esteemed drama teacher for the Green Wave. There, Sylvester was part of the Westwood Players, where he was known for his rendition of "What Happened To Baby Jane." He received numerous accolades for his performances including winning Best Supporting Actor for the play "George Mason" with the Bucks County Playhouse before graduating from LBHS in 1981.

After high school, Sylvester took his talents to Glassboro College, now known as Rowan University, where he continued to refine his acting skills by studying Theatre Arts. He was there briefly until he decided to take a leap of faith to pursue a professional career in acting.

Sylvester emerged in the New York City acting scene, landing gigs on shows like "Saturday Night Live" and was featured in the iconic rap group De La Soul’s "Me, Myself, & I" music video in 1989. He then landed his first acting role in a major film playing an executive in "Toxic Avenger II" and then "Toxic Avenger III," alongside Michael Jai White. He later appeared in the film "Head Games" in 1996.

Sylvester took a brief break from acting, going back to school where he completed an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Brookdale Community College. He also worked at Fort Monmouth as a dispatch engineer until his retirement.

In 2011, Sylvester made his return to acting in the web series "Dirty Laundry The Sitcom," making people laugh out of their seats. You can forever watch this legacy on YouTube.

Besides acting, he loved comics, especially Marvel comics and movies, the New York Giants, watching sports, cooking, and most of all, loved to laugh and live in the moment. He was always known to throw a good party and dance. And you knew it was "on and poppin" as he would say, when he entered the room.

He relished the moments when spending time with his family and friends. Sylvester never had children of his own but treated his nieces and nephews like they were his children. He always made sure to brag about his "children," and no was never an answer when in need.

Most of all, he loved the Lord and never wavered in appreciating God's grace and mercy.

Sylvester was predeceased by his brother, Ronnie Covin, his father Lonzy Covin, his sister Jacqueline Covin, his mother Ella Colbert Betts, his brother Kevin Cheatham, and his sister Carol Sanford.

He leaves to cherish his memory to his step-father Willie Betts of Long Branch, NJ, his sisters Christa Robinson and Leslie Sweet (his beloved sister who took care of him during his time of need), both of Long Branch, NJ; his brothers Glenn Covin, of Tampa, FL, Donald Covin, of Long Branch, NJ, Gregory Covin (Darlene), of Long Branch, NJ, Keith Covin, of Maryland, Raymond Covin (Denise), of New Brunswick, NJ, and Lonnie Moore, of Neptune, NJ; his beloved nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

He will be sorely missed.

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5 thoughts on “Sylvester Covin-2-25-2023

  1. Rodney Snell says:

    Dear Covin Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you as grieve this tremendous loss. Sylvester made us laugh when we didn’t want to. May beautiful memories bring you comfort.

  2. Deidre Moore says:

    To the family & friends of Sylvester. May the God of peace comfort you during this difficult time.

  3. YVETTE SIMMONS says:

    Sylvester, My heart and soul hurts beyond words. Your soul shined so bright. REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S LOVING ARMS MY FRIEND 🙏🏽

  4. Sheila Meekins says:

    Covin Family & Friends, Sending Love, Hugs and Sincerest Condolences. Keeping you in Prayer on the loss of your Dear Loved One – Rest Easy Sylvester – God Bless!

  5. Trisha says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about your passing Sylvester. My memories of when we to Scruples on Broadway in Long Branch with Richie, and Whip it by Devo and Rock Lobster by the B52’s came on, and we danced our behinds off! Those were good times for sure!
    Rest easy now my friend in eternal peace. 🙏🏾

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